Director- Health Informatics and Nursing Transformation

Dryden Regional Health Centre; Dryden; On-site; CAD 130,388 - 134,414; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Job summary

Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking a Director of Health Informatics & Nursing Transformation to advance clinical excellence and innovation. This position requires collaboration across the organization to improve patient care and operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate should have a Master's in nursing and significant management experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $130,388–$134,414 annually based on experience. We encourage bilingual applicants and are committed to employment equity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Five years of hospital experience.
• Three years of progressive management experience.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical informatics and nursing transformation.
• Strengthen patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with leaders to drive clinical innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Critical thinking

Strategic planning

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

Clinical information systems

Job description

The following leadership opportunity is available to candidates interested in advancing clinical excellence, innovation, and digital transformation in healthcare: Director - Health Informatics & Nursing Transformation. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Executive/Vice President - Patient Care Services, the Director is responsible for leading clinical informatics, nursing transformation, and professional practice initiatives that support quality patient care, innovation, and organizational excellence. The Director collaborates with leaders across the organization to drive clinical innovation, advance strategic priorities, and strengthen the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

Requirments

• Provide operational and professional leadership in support of nursing and patient care services.
• Provide leadership and oversight for Clinical Information Services, Meditech Expanse Clinical Operations and Optimization, and Practice Excellence & Clinical Innovation.
• Support the development, implementation, evaluation, and sustainment of organizational and nursing policies, procedures, standards, and operational practices.
• Promote compliance with legislation, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to improve quality outcomes, patient safety, operational effectiveness, and patient experience.
• Lead and support clinical information system optimization, workflow improvement, and digital health initiatives.
• Partner with clinical leaders to support Meditech Expanse implementation, user engagement, education, and operational readiness.
• Foster staff engagement, leadership development, recruitment, retention, and healthy work environments.
• Participate in organizational planning, strategic initiatives, and interdisciplinary leadership activities.
• Build collaborative relationships with regional healthcare partners and participate in provincial and regional committees as required.
• Represent the Chief Nursing Executive as delegated.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following key competencies, record of experience and academic preparation:

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Master's degree in nursing (or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of hospital experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive management experience in a hospital setting.
• Health informatics or clinical information systems experience considered an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and change management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong critical thinking, strategic planning, and quality improvement skills.
• Proficient computer skills with experience supporting clinical information systems.
• Current BLS certification.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with DRHC's Code of Conduct, Standards of Behaviour and Core Values.

Immunization record, including proof of Covid-19 vaccination status, must be presented prior to hire.

This is a management position with a comprehensive benefits package and participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience $130,388- $134,414 /per annum based on 1950 hours.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.